Cutaway Shot

Final Cut Pro Glossary

In most cases, an edited video appears as a series of shots that flow together. When one shot instantly changes to another it is a cut. When a person is talking, it is common to cut to another shot of someone else listening or reacting. The reaction video is also known as a cutaway shot.

0:45 • Edit with the Range Selection tool

1:08 • Cover a Jump Cut using B-roll

2:18 • Clip Connections